Mono Inn

Name: Mono Inn
Address: 55620 US-395, Lee Vining, CA, United States, 93541-8016
Telephone: (760) 784-3266
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 5

5 (129)

$50 and over

Californian

55620 US-395, Lee Vining, CA 93541-8016

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

Innovative
Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions

Experience a culinary journey of exquisite seasonal dishes crafted with the finest local ingredients.

Mono Inn offers impeccable service in a cozy atmosphere where Chef Jason Custer's modern multi-course
Summer Tasting Menu will take you on a gastronomic adventure.

Built on the shores of Mono Lake in 1921 and originally used as a bunkhouse, Mono Inn has a long history as one of the best gathering places around. The relaxing bar and dining room afford breathtakingly unparalleled and ever-changing views of Mono Lake, offering weary travelers a welcome respite from the road.

Located close to Mammoth Lakes, easily accessible from the Bay Area and Southern California, and just a few miles from the back gate of Yosemite National Park, Mono Inn is a hidden gem that offers an unparalleled dining experience.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Californian, Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 784-3266
Website
http://www.monoinn.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jason Custer
Catering
Mono Inn can accommodate both on and off-site custom catering. <br /><br />Please inquire at: info@monoinn.com
Private party facilities
Mono Inn's Dining Room is the perfect space for a holiday party, wedding reception, or special event. The Lake Room provides a smaller intimate space ideal for bridal or baby showers, birthday parties, meetings, toasts and small bites, or as the first stop in your evening in the Dining Room. Please inquire at: info@monoinn.com

Location
55620 US-395, Lee Vining, CA 93541-8016
Neighborhood
Yosemite
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 129 people are saying

Mono Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

5.0

5.0 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
5.0Service
4.9Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes
Best Overall
Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes
Best Food
Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes
Best Service
Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes
Best Ambiance
Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes
Best Value
Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes
Neighborhood gem
Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes
Great for fine wines
Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes
Great for scenic views
Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes
Good for special occasions
Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes
Lively
Yosemite
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mono Inn offers a "fantastic dining experience" with Michelin-style cuisine and "impeccable service." The chef's tasting menu features "creative, original food" and the stunning Sierra views enhance the magical atmosphere. With friendly staff and locally sourced ingredients, it's an "absolute gem" for special occasions and memorable meals. Highly recommended!

129 Reviews

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Susan
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I treated my sister for her birthday and we both enjoyed the amazingly creative small plated food items. The chef called me before we arrived at the restaurant to discuss food preferences as my sister preferred certain types of meat. The service was great too and the view of Mono Lake looked so picture perfect that it seemed like an oil painting. This was a great experience and I would heartily recommend Mono Inn Restaurant!
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Anna
Hawaii3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simply spectacular! Amazing food, setting and experience with wonderful friends.
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Amy
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fantastic dining experience, the best I’ve ever had. Top level Michelin style cuisine with fantastic service.
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Karen
San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This 3 hour experience to savor the 5 course tasting menu exceeded my expectations! Ravishing presentation (I felt like I was consuming art!), scrumptious tastes to savor, impeccable service, stunning views ~ and I didn't even have to dress up (which would have been a challenge as we were camping). The Mono Inn hold decades of memories for me and it was super special to enjoy the evening there and to meet Chef Jason briefly. Bravo!!
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Karen
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing, creative, original food and very friendly, informed service! We loved our visit and would highly recommend the Mono Inn.
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Leanne VIP
Orange County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was an absolute gem of a surprise near the entrance to Yosemite. If you’re searching for a Michelin Star–level experience near Mammoth Lakes, look no further. The chef’s tasting menu was thoughtful, creative, and impeccably executed—each dish was a work of art, both visually and in flavor. From the delicate amuse-bouche to the perfectly balanced dessert, every course was memorable. The ingredients were clearly top-quality and often locally sourced, with unexpected combinations that somehow worked beautifully together. The service was warm, knowledgeable, and attentive without ever feeling overbearing, and the setting—nestled in the Sierra landscape—offered sweeping views that made the evening feel magical. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just want to treat yourself, I can’t recommend this place highly enough. It easily ranks among the top dining experiences I’ve had in all of California.
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Emery VIP
Los Angeles46 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Despite having a wildfire two weeks prior that almost destroyed the whole property, the team executed an amazing dinner again to a full house! Continue to love the variety, seasonality, and full flavored chefs menus. The cocktails are fantastic, interesting wine, pairings, and great friendly service.
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Alison
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This dinner experience was unparalleled! All of it was magnificent beginning with the personal call from the chef early in the day to the beyond polite and attentive servers (and the owner) - all willing to engage in a bit of story telling about their own local experiences, to the amazing many course Spring Tasting Menu that included lamb, halibut, steelhead, squab, wagu tartar, and several other delicious delicasies along with a wonderful wine selection personally attended by their specialist straight from Healdsburg (he was visiting - lucky us!). There was time to linger, and the scenery was truly stunning. Even the recent fire did not mar their views! Don’t miss this amazing experience. We will return for more in the future!!
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Dawn
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful setting overlooking Mono Lake. All food seasonal and local within 350 miles. Menu changes weekly. Very friendly and attentive staff. Chef visits the table. Amazing from beginning to end.
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Mary VIP
San Francisco Bay Area22 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always amazing. The view alone is worth the price of dinner. The food, Chef Jason is amazing! Waitstaff on it and elegant as always. Do not miss this experience, once in a lifetime (unless you are lucky like us then multiple times a year!)
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Mono Inn is rated 5 stars by 129 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

55620 US-395, Lee Vining, CA 93541-8016

Additional information

Neighborhood
Yosemite
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Californian, Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jason Custer
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.monoinn.com/
Phone number
(760) 784-3266
Catering
Mono Inn can accommodate both on and off-site custom catering. <br /><br />Please inquire at: info@monoinn.com
Private party facilities
Mono Inn's Dining Room is the perfect space for a holiday party, wedding reception, or special event. The Lake Room provides a smaller intimate space ideal for bridal or baby showers, birthday parties, meetings, toasts and small bites, or as the first stop in your evening in the Dining Room. Please inquire at: info@monoinn.com

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What 129 people are saying

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